The Bishop and His Lady Imelda....

Abuse and Corruption meet - Bishop Bactol of the Diocese of Naval and Former First Lady Imelda Marcos. This explains much in view of Philippine History. - The Edsa Anniversary this last week and the Church has two faces - one pro the other against.

A Reminder to Bishop Bactol from Philippine Bishops in the Past...

In connection with his point we would like to specially consider the following: In the sins of homicide, adultery and detraction restitution of the thing taken away is impossible. Restitution must, therefore, be made through an equivalent compensation so adjudged by prudence. But, in theft, restitution is almost always possible, be it through the return of the very thing stolen or its just value. Let those, therefore, that have stolen or its just value. Let those, therefore, that have stolen and still retain valuable things belonging to others, against the will of their owners, bear in mind that, as long as they do not restore them or their value, they remain in a continuous state of mortal sin, that may not be forgiven them, even if they should go to confession, until they have first made an efficacious resolution of returning them as soon as they find themselves in a position to do so. The lapse of time, however long, does not matter. At all times and everywhere, the adage will still hold true: "Res clamat domino suo.": All things call for their true owner.

The thief will never acquire a legitimate right to the thing stolen, for the ownership of things can only be transmitted through a legitimate title. He could, perhaps, ignore human justice; but, he will not escape the justice of God, Who has said: "And I will come to you in judgment and will be a speedy witness against sorcerers and adulterers and false swearers and them that oppress the hireling in his wages, the widows and the fatherless; and oppress the stranger and have not feared me, saith the Lord of hosts." (MALACH., III, 5).

Why people are leaving the Catholic Church in the Philippines....

Why people are leaving the Catholic Church in the Philippines....
Posted From ABS-CBN Community 2/13/07

I can remember when at the Cathedral in Naval, there was a VIP person's funeral going to be held there. The poor people always come to bring their dead for a blessing in the afternoon, the same time this VIP's Funneral Mass was to be held. Bishop Filomeno Bactol told me to go out and "get rid of the poor people" before Mass would begin. I blessed the poor peoples love ones (outside of the Cathedral) and prayed for them. It is a image I will never forget. I felt so sorry for the poor people and how the Diocese and Bishop Bactol care so little for the poor. Maybe this is a good sign as to why people leave the Church.

When it comes to Baptism - the poor are turned away unless they can pay the stipend. No stipend - no Baptism. (There are Canon Laws that prohibit such practice - but that is under the control of the local Bishop). Again Masses are provided with a stipend - or no mass will be said. If the Bishop offers that Mass - he will wear his Miter for a price, use his Crosier (staff) for a price. All for the greater Glory of God.

When people come begging for help - the Bishop would tell his staff to send them away. (I know I lived there for six months at the Bishop's Palace).

People leaving the Catholic Faith...

I have many more examples to offer...

Again - call the Nuncio Ask the Holy Father's Representative in the Philippines :Telephone: (63-2)521.03.06/7